Grilled Tuna Salad Nicoise

As a Singleton, I used to eat little pieces of this, bits of that for dinner. Standing at the fridge, I’d grab a jar of olives, tub of hummus to go with pitas in the pantry, maybe a hunk of cheese. Voila! Dinner! Perhaps that is why I have an affinity for composed salads? A [...]

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Meyer Lemon, Asparagus salad with Lemon Walnut Vinaigrette

So it’s almost the end of Meyer Lemon season sniff sniff. Since this year seems to be the year of the Meyer Lemon for me, I thought I’d say goodbye with just a few more dishes using the fruit – if I can sneak them in before it’s too late (is it too late? Admitted [...]

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ATKs Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

I love reading cookbooks written by chefs. Interesting ingredients and techniques enthrall me. More often than not though, these books aren’t translated for the home cook. Take the Alinea cookbook – I know there is probably just ONE recipe in the entire book I could make at home without expending major effort.  And trust me, [...]

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Winter Caprese Salad

Well, I know we on the cusp of spring, but we are months from decent tomatoes and I’m craving them. This  Winter Caprese salad makes use of oven roasted tomatoes, which are so sweet and flavorful, I’m just sure you will fall in love with them. They are much different than their chewy sun-dried counterparts. [...]

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